Refer to the Last Appraisal You Have Had. Were the Points Identified, Positive and Negative

Q4.1
Find out which forms you would use to reflect and evaluate your work (it may be that there is just a space at the end of the lesson plan or activity plan, rather than a specific questionnaire).
Use the relevant form to reflect on an activity that you have completed with an individual child or group of children.
Was the documentation adequate to allow you to reflect accurately on your practice? If not, what other factors need to be included? Perhaps you may feel that a new format is needed, if so, jot down the types of points you would include and what format this would take.

Module 4Activities

Q4.2

Refer to the last appraisal you have had. Were the points identified, positive and negative, acceptable to you? Explain why/why not.

If you have not had an appraisal or do not work in a TA role at the moment, use an example of an appraisal in a previous working or educational environment.
How were these points used to plan for your training needs? Explain what training, support or advice you were offered/have received.

Q4.3

a) For your area(s) of specialism, explain how you have developed specific subject knowledge.
Area of expertise / Explanation of subject knowledge

b)List 5 pieces of current legislation and guidelines that relate to a HLTA’srole. Explain how you have (or would) update your knowledge and understanding of each.

Legislation/guidelines / How I have/will updated my knowledge and understanding

c)List the main theories and current research related to the role and practice of a HLTA.

Explain how you have updated your knowledge and understanding of how these apply to your practice.

Theory/research / How this applies to my practice/the role of a HLTA
Q4.4
Using the information in part 2 of Module 4, devise a PDP based on your current role. Provide 2 short-term goals (up to 6 months), 2 medium-term goals (6 – 12 months) and 1 long-term goal (2 years).
You may use the attached form or use one of your own.
Consider your current role. Which areas of personal professional development do you feel you need to enhance, and how this will be achieved?
Identify the criterion that will signify you have achieved your goals, and give a realistic deadline for achievement.
(Note: your goals should relate to personal development – namely, how you will develop your own skills, knowledge and understanding – rather than relating to specific aspects of practice or provision, such as how you will develop the ICT equipment, parent partnership or resources within the setting.)

Professional Development Plan

Name …………………………………………….

Date plan will be reviewed……………………………………………………

Short-term Goals

Area to be developed / Aspect to be developed / How this will be achieved / Success criteria / Deadline

Medium-term Goals

Area to be developed / Aspect to be developed / How this will be achieved / Success criteria / Deadline

Long-term Goals

Area to be developed / Aspect to be developed / How this will be achieved / Success criteria / Deadline

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Q4.5

State which training opportunities are available for you, and describe the procedure you should use in your particular school for accessing these opportunities.

Q4.6

Describe how 3 learning activities you have planned have been enhanced by ICT.

If you do not work as a HLTA at the moment, consider how learning activities can be enhanced by ICT.

Q4.7

a)Describe how you have used ICT to create or edit a worksheet or learning resource to make it appropriate for a child with SEN.
b)Describe how you have used ICT to create or edit a worksheet or learning resource to make it appropriate for a group of children or young people

Q4.8

Outline how the school’s software systems are used when monitoring the progress of children and young people and recording assessment data.

Q4.9

Explain how administrative tasks are organised – using ICT, for example – to update IEPs, compile newsletters and write letters, texts and emails to parents and colleagues.

Q4.10

Complete the table below, giving details of your highest qualifications.

English/literacy qualification title / Grade (if applicable) / Year of award
Maths/numeracy qualification title / Grade (if applicable) / Year of award

Points Identified on the TDA Website

Please note:

For GCE O levels awarded before summer 1975, a pass should be recorded rather than a note of the grade, as the grading system varied between boards. Certificates should clearly state that the candidate has passed.
For GCE O levels awarded in the summer of 1975 onwards, only grades A-C are acceptable, and these should be recorded.
GCSE grades A*-C meet Standard 11.
CSE passes need to be at grade 1 to meet standard 11.
Adult basic skills/skills for life and key skills are not graded, and just a pass should be recorded.
Where the candidate has a NARIC certification of comparability, this should be attached together with a copy of the original certificate.

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Feedback/Support Form

Student Name: / Date: / Start Time: / Finish Time:
Tutor Name: / Programme
Title:
Type of Support (please place a cross (x) in relevant box)
Written / Telephone / Discussion / Guidance / ALS / End Test / Other
Work Submitted Module No(s): / Were all agreed actions fully completed?
Yes ❒No ❒
(If No please state)
Learner Achievement Summary:
Specific Areas of Noteworthy Recognition:
Further Areas of Development Required:
Action Plan including date(s):
Signed
Tutor: / Target date for next submission:

For Office Use Only

Work completed and returned by Tutor within 10 days / Y / N / Tutor communicated all achievements / Y / N
Action Plan confirming further process provided / Y / N / Work filed electronically/paper / E / P

Issued August 2012